Amman Queen Alia International Airport is located 32km (20 miles) south of Amman.

Airport code

AMM

Airport news

There are plans to construct a direct rail link to the centre of the Jordanian capital.

Driving directions

From central Amman, take Route 15 (known locally as Airport Road) to the south. The airport exit is shortly before the town of Al Jizah.

Car rental

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty are represented at Amman Queen Alia International Airport, along with a number of local operators. Car rental counters are situated in the arrivals areas of the terminal.

Public transport and taxis

Bus: There is a Sariyah shuttle bus service (tel: +962 6 489 1348) between the airport and central Amman, running every 30 minutes from 0630-1700 and then every hour until midnight.The journey time to Amman is approximately 45 minutes, and the fare starts at JOD3.250 (with an additional charge for luggage).Taxi: Taxis (tel: +962 6 445 1074) are available outside Arrivals. The journey time to central Amman is about 30 minutes, and the fare is around JOD15.

Car parking

There are two main car parks at Amman Queen Alia International Airport, accommodating nearly 1,800 vehicles. One is for short- term parking and the other for long-term options. The short-term parking area is located in front of the building, while long-term parking is further away but is linked via a shuttle service.

Information and help desks

There are information desks within the terminal complex (tel: +962 6 401 0250).

Airport Facilities

Money: Banks, bureaux de change and ATMs are available both air- and land-side in both terminals.Communications: Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal. A post office is located on the ground floor of the terminal.Food: There is a range of cafés, fast-food outlets and restaurants both air- and land-side in the terminal complex.Shopping: The airport offers extensive duty-free shopping, together with a selection of gift and souvenir shops, specialist food outlets and bookshops.Luggage: Porters, lost property and left-luggage facilities are available.Other facilities: There is a medical centre on the ground floor open 24 hours a day.

Conference and business facilities

The VIP lounge with business services is operated by Royal Jordanian Airlines and is located on the mezzanine level of the terminal. Conference and meeting facilities are also available at the nearby Amman Airport Hotel (tel: +962 6 445 1000; ammanairporthotel.com).

Disabled facilities

Designated disabled parking facilities are provided. The airport is generally wheelchair accessible, with special toilets, ramps and lifts. Assistance personnel are available on request.

Airport hotels

There is one hotel a short distance from the terminals. Alternative accommodation can be found in Amman itself – hotel booking assistance is available at the airport. Our Amman Queen Alia International Airport guide includes the following hotel:

Amman Airport HotelThe 307-room Amman Airport Hotel is just 2km (1.4 miles) from Amman Queen Alia International Airport. In addition to a range of eating and drinking venues, the 4-star hotel boasts a fitness suite, pool, meeting rooms and business services. A free shuttle operates to and from the airport.Queen Alia International AirportAmman, JordanTel: +962 6 445 1000.Web: ammanairporthotel.com